Holley Park Academy
Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, NE38 0LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holley Park Academy is a primary school in Washington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 7th of 17 primary schools in Washington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2015, report published 1 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Pupils at Holley Park are happy, polite and considerate. They have exemplary manners. They live out the school's vision of 'work together, achieve more'. They embody the school values, 'the five Rs', which include resilience and resourcefulness. The school's curriculum further embeds these values. Staff encourage pupils to become thoughtful and compassionate members of the school community. Older pupils refer to themselves as role models for those who are younger. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils work hard in lessons and listen carefully. They achieve well as a result. Pupils take pride in their work across the curriculum and are proud to represent the school. This pride is tangible when you enter the school. Pupils greet visitors warmly. They have excellent relationships with staff. Pupils are safe at school. A common response in discussions with pupils was, 'There's nowhere we don't feel safe.' Behaviour in lessons and unstructured times is positive. Where any issues arise, staff deal with these. Incidents of bullying are infrequent. The school investigates any allegations of bullying and deals with these swiftly. Pupils know there are 'lots of trusted adults' who would 'sort out any problems'.
What the school should improve
- Historically, the mathematics curriculum has not provided the full range of mathematical concepts within the curriculum offer. This means that pupils' knowledge in how to use mathematical reasoning or how to solve mathematical problems was limited. The school should continue to embed and monitor the implementation of the recently improved mathematics curriculum to ensure that pupils develop problem solving and reasoning knowledge across the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Holley Park Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambton Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Blackfell Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Portobello Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Ridley
- Phone
- 01914170303
- Address
- Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, NE38 0LR
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 138534
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.